(Leviticus 25:1-7; 17-22)
Sabbatical #1 - In Leviticus 25, God calls His people to rhythms of rest, not just as a break from work but as an act of worship and trust in Him. The Sabbath year gave rest to the land, provided for the poor, built community, and reminded Israel of their dependence on God. Sabbaticals help replenish us spiritually and guard against burnout. We must remember that rest isn’t wasted time—it’s God’s gift, shaping us spiritually and reminding us to rely on His provision.
(John 20:19-23)
Seven Signs #7 - This passage describes the moment when the risen Jesus appears to His disciples, bringing them peace and reassurance. He shows them His wounds to confirm His identity, and then breathes the Holy Spirit upon them, empowering them for their mission. The resurrection isn’t just about triumph over death—it’s a powerful reminder that peace, faith, and purpose are gifts meant to be shared.
(John 11:1-53)
Seven Signs #6 - This sermon reflects on Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, showing that His miracles are signs pointing to His true identity as the Son of God. The message emphasizes that Jesus’ love sometimes means waiting, because His timing reveals greater glory and deeper hope. We see how He meets Martha with truth and Mary with compassion, showing He is both powerful and tender. Jesus is the resurrection and the life so we can live with courage, generosity, and unshakable hope—even in the face of suffering and death.
(John 9)
Seven Signs #5 - The story of the blind man found in John 9 shows us that suffering isn’t always tied to personal sin, but can be an opportunity for God’s power to be displayed. While the Pharisees remain spiritually blind, the healed man not only gains physical sight but also recognizes Jesus as the Son of Man and worships Him. Only Jesus can open our spiritual eyes, and true sight begins when we admit our blindness and trust Him.
(John 6:1-59)
Seven Signs #4 - Jesus’ miracles aren’t just about meeting physical needs—they point us to Him as the true source of life. The crowd in today’s passage misunderstood this, chasing bread and titles, but Jesus makes clear that only by trusting Him fully can we find lasting joy and peace. The key takeaway is to stop relying on “bread that perishes” and instead build our lives on Jesus Himself, letting His life become ours.
(John 5:1-18)
Seven Signs #3 - Jesus’ miracles are not just acts of compassion but signs pointing us to His identity as God’s Son. The healing at the pool shows that human solutions fall short, but Jesus offers true hope and calls us to respond with faith and obedience. We must fix our eyes on Jesus, trust His authority, and choose to follow Him fully, rather than settling for temporary or shallow substitutes.
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(John 4:43-54)
Seven Signs #2 - When Jesus heals an official’s son from a days journey away, he demonstrates that he is the Son of God and that his word is life. We need faith in order to respond to Jesus properly.
(John 2:1-11)
Seven Signs #1 - Jesus’ first miracle at the wedding in Cana shows that the old ways of relying on law or human effort are inadequate, but His provision is abundant and life-giving. By turning water into wine, Jesus points to the sufficiency of His sacrifice—He alone can meet our deepest needs and remove shame, offering joy and true life. When we ask, obey, and trust Him, Jesus provides more than enough, and His blessings lead us into deeper faith and relationship with Him.
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